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Iaito & Shinken Menuki
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About our Menuki lineup
The Menuki (目貫) are ornaments on the tsuka to fit into the palm for grip and were originally meant to distract the eyes from the mekugi (peg).
It is generally placed under the wrapping, but may also appear over the wrapping, especially with an Ikkan-maki or Hira-maki wrapping style.
Several thousands of designs have been created over the centuries. It is considered as jewelry and as such, inspired many craftsmen. Shinken custom-made Menuki can cost as much as several thousand dollars for the more refined pieces.
All models are, of course, entirely handmade in Japan.
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Hishi Menuki - MM001
¥5,900
Made in Japan
Material: Aluminium
Size: 15 mm x 34 mm
Design: Caltrop, also called "devil pod", an aquatic plant.
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Sake Menuki - MM002
¥5,900
Made in Japan
Material: Brass
Size: 14 mm x 45 mm
Design: Chum salmon. Sake symbolizes luck and was a very common offering to the gods.
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Kenmakiryu Menuki - MM003
¥5,900
Made in Japan
Material: Aluminium
Size: 09 mm x 68 mm
Design: Dragon wrapped around a sword.
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Tombo Menuki - MM004
¥5,900
Made in Japan
Material: Aluminium
Size: 13 mm x 39 mm
Design: Dragonfly. The dragonfly, or Tombo in Japanese is also called "Kachi Muchi", insect of victory.
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Sakura Menuki - MM005
¥5,900
Made in Japan
Material: Aluminium
Size: 11 mm x 11 mm
Design: Cherry blossom, the luminous and beautiful yet fleeting and ephemeral Japanese cherry tree flower.
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Ryu Sho Menuki - MM006
¥5,900
Made in Japan
Material: Brass
Size: 11 mm x 38 mm
Design: Small dragon. It is similar to the bigger version.
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Ryu Dai Menuki - MM007
¥5,900
Made in Japan
Material: Brass
Size: 11 mm x 53 mm
Design: Big dragon. It is similar to the smaller version.
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Tsukushi Menuki - MM008
¥5,900
Made in Japan
Material: Brass
Size: 06 mm x 58 mm
Design: Horsetail, or Equisetum for its scientific name.
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Botan Menuki - MM009
¥5,900
Made in Japan
Material: Brass
Size: 12 mm x 54 mm
Design: Peony flower.
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Hitsuji Menuki - MM010
¥5,900
Made in Japan
Material: Brass
Size: 11 mm x 27 mm
Design: Lamb, symbol of peace and well-being.
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Kenkatabami Menuki - MM011
¥5,900
Made in Japan
Material: Bronze
Size: 16 mm x 49 mm
Design: "Maru ni Kenkatabami" Kamon. This Japanese crest was very popular among the samurai class and was adopted by many clans.
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Mukade Menuki - MM012
¥5,900
Made in Japan
Material: Brass
Size: 52 mm x 9 mm
Design: Mukade, a rather huge Japanese centipede.
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Kuyomon Menuki - MM013
¥5,900
Made in Japan
Material: Bronze
Size: 15 mm x 45 mm
Design: 9 planets in the buddhism cosmogony.
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Ebi Menuki - MM014
¥5,900
Made in Japan
Material: Aluminium
Size: 11 mm x 7 mm
Design: Prawn. Its popularity comes from its symbolism of vigor and longevity.
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Tachibana Menuki - MM015
¥5,900
Made in Japan
Material: Aluminium
Size: 48 mm x 12 mm
Design: Tachibana flower over Acala's sword (Buddhist's deity).
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